Hizashi Hyuga did indeed die under the system of the Main Family and Branch Family.
But at the end of his life, he decided the path he wanted to take.
"Why..."
Neji's voice was already hoarse.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Hyuga Hiashi closed his eyes.
I thought you were too young to understand.
"Later, your hatred for the Main Family deepened, and I didn't know how to bring it up."
" Neji, I've delayed you for too long."
Neji clutched the suicide note, his shoulders trembling.
After a long while, he finally raised his hand and wiped away the tears on his face.
The hatred that had been building up in my heart over the years did not disappear all at once.
But the heaviest stone was finally moved.
His father did not abandon him.
They did not kneel to accept the Main Family's arrangements.
Neji looked down again at his hand, which had returned to normal.
The Caged Bird Seal is gone.
The Main Family can no longer decide his fate.
His father's will also made him realize that fate is not something that can never be changed.
All of this is related to Zhang Yu.
If Zhang Yu hadn't come to the Hyuga Clan, he wouldn't have been able to break the Cursed Seal.
Hyuga Hiashi might not have produced this suicide note today.
" Boss Zhang Yu..."
Neji pronounced the name.
"He didn't just remove the Cursed Seal from my forehead."
Hyuga Hiashi nodded.
He also untied the knot in your heart.
Neji did not refute.
He rolled up the suicide note again and carefully tucked it into his pocket.
"Chief."
"I understand what happened to my father."
Hyuga Hiashi looked at him.
Do you still hate the Main Family?
Neji remained silent for a moment.
"I still do not agree with the system of the Main Family and Branch Family."
"But I will no longer blame my father's death on you."
Hyuga Hiashi slowly exhaled.
That's enough.
Neji touched his forehead.
What about the Caged Bird Seal belonging to the other Branch Family members?
I'm also considering it.
The ease on Hyuga Hiashi's face quickly vanished.
" Boss Zhang Yu can break the Cursed Seal."
But you saw it with your own eyes.
"After he freed the Caged Bird Seal, he couldn't even stand up."
Neji's fingers tightened.
Zhang Yu turned pale and collapsed into Hinata's arms.
It took a full half hour of rest before I could barely move again.
The Hyuga Branch Family still has dozens of members.
If the same price had to be paid for each Cursed Seal removed, Zhang Yu's body simply couldn't withstand it.
We can't trouble him anymore.
Neji made a decision quickly.
"My Cursed Seal can be lifted; I already owe a debt of gratitude I can never repay."
We can't let him continue to ruin his health for others.
Hyuga Hiashi nodded in agreement.
"That's what I think too."
The rest can only be dealt with gradually.
"At least from now on, we will no longer plant Caged Bird Seal in the hearts of newly born children from the Branch Family."
"As for those who have already been Cursed Seal..."
His voice lowered slightly as he said this.
Both of them knew it.
As long as the Cursed Seal remains, the hidden danger will always exist.
Behind the side hall, Hinata stood by the screen, her hands clenching the hem of her clothes.
She originally came back to find her father.
As soon as I stepped outside, I overheard Neji talking to Hyuga Hiashi.
The father didn't want to trouble Zhang Yu anymore.
Neji also didn't want to see Zhang Yu continue to damage his body.
However, if the rest of the Branch Family are left Caged Bird Seal, the Hyuga Clan will never truly reconcile.
Hinata emerged from behind the screen.
"Father."
Hyuga Hiashi turned his head.
Hinata?
Neji also looked at her.
You heard everything?
"Um."
Hinata approached the two of them.
"I want to ask Boss Zhang Yu for help."
Hyuga Hiashi frowned.
"No."
"But..."
"No buts."
Hyuga Hiashi interrupted her.
" Boss Zhang Yu has already done enough for the Hyuga Clan."
"We can't take advantage of his willingness to help and keep making demands."
Hinata did not back down.
"Father."
"Unless the Cursed Seal the remaining members of our clan is lifted, what has happened today will not truly be over."
" Neji has let go of his hatred doesn't mean the other Branch Family members can."
"I don't want to see the Main Family and Branch Family being wary of each other again."
"I don't want to see you worrying about these things every day."
Hyuga Hiashi darkened.
"You saw how weak Boss Zhang Yu was after the Cursed Seal was lifted."
"Can you bear to let him do this dozens of more times?"
Hinata lowered her head.
I can't bear it.
But I want to ask him myself.
"If it would really hurt him, I would never force him."
"What if there are other options?"
Hyuga Hiashi looked at his daughter, remaining silent for a moment.
Hinata is usually gentle and rarely insists on her own opinions.
But today they haven't backed down at all.
Neji also spoke up, saying, " Hinata, this is not something you should be asking for."
"I am the heir to the Hyuga Main Family."
Hinata looked at him.
"It's what I should do."
Hyuga Hiashi remained silent for a long time, but in the end, he couldn't persuade her otherwise.
"You can ask."
But you must remember to keep your distance.
"If Boss Zhang Yu is unwilling, come back immediately."
"Don't get entangled with him, and definitely don't anger him."
Hinata nodded earnestly.
"I see."
Night fell.
Zhang Yu did not leave the Hyuga residence.
The matter of the Caged Bird Seal hadn't been completely resolved yet, so he planned to stay here for the night.
Only one lamp was lit inside the small building.
Zhang Yu leaned back at the table, watching Hinata had just returned.
Where will I sleep tonight?
Hinata paused for a moment.
She looked down at the room.
There is only one bed in the small house.
She hesitated for a few seconds, then raised her hand and pointed to the bedside.
Sleep... sleep there.
Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow.
Are you sure?
Hinata's cheeks flushed, but she didn't change her mind.
"Sure."
Zhang Yu did not go to the bed.
He pulled out a chair and sat down at the table.
"Speak."
"What do you need from me?"
Hinata panicked.
"I..."
You usually get nervous when you see me near the bed.
Zhang Yu looked at her.
"They offered to let me sleep in their bed today, there must be something going on."
Hinata gripped the hem of her clothes with both hands.
" Boss Zhang Yu, I'd like to..."
She said half a sentence, then stopped.
Zhang Yu didn't urge her.
The more anxious Hinata, the less she could speak coherently.
She thought of the Caged Bird Seal on the forehead of the Branch Family member, and then of Zhang Yu lying in her arms, and her eyes quickly reddened.
"Sorry."
I shouldn't bother you anymore.
Tears streamed down her cheeks.
But I really have no other choice.
"I beg you, please help the Hyuga Clan."
"Uncage the other Caged Bird Seal as well."
Hinata became increasingly distressed as she spoke, and finally burst into tears.
Zhang Yu quickly got up and pulled her to his side.
"Don't cry."
Hinata lowered her head, unable to stop her tears.
Zhang Yu reached out and wiped her face, then pulled her into his arms.
"Did Neji send you?"
"I'm going to settle the score with him right now."
Hinata quickly shook her head.
"It's not Neji."
"I came here of my own accord."
"Neither Father nor Neji wants to trouble you anymore."
"They're worried that removing the Cursed Seal will harm your body."